International Finance MSc

The course is a full time programme lasting 12 months. It consists of two parts: Part 1: Is a wholly taught component, contributing 120 credits. All taught modules carry a credit weighting of 15 credits. Part 1 is taught during the two semesters which make up the academic year. Teaching during semester 1 normally runs from late September to December, with examinations in January. Teaching during Semester 2 normally runs from late January to early May, with examinations in May and June. Part 2: This consists of either a supervised Dissertation of around 10,000 words, or a structured Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study that is specific to your chosen degree. Part 2 is completed during the summer months, from late May to September. If you undertake a supervised Dissertation, you are expected to submit your Dissertation by September in the calendar year following your initial registration for your postgraduate degree. The assessments for the Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study are also completed during September in the calendar year following your initial registration. Compulsory modules: Current Issues in International Finance International Financial Markets Research Methods International Financial Management Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management Financial Econometrics Optional modules (choose 2): International Taxation: Policy and Practice Financial Modelling Islamic Finance Financial Engineering Behavioural Finance